Sh Dei Wooteen Jeni Brown is a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples’ advocate. Last week, she offered a training that honed in on one aspect of violence that people sometimes overlook — stalking.
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Alaska study links domestic violence to poor health outcomes
The new University of Alaska Anchorage study shows that trauma from domestic violence, if left untreated, can have long-term health effects.
Alaska doctor wheels hope to survivors of traumatic brain injury in his ‘Brain Bus’
He says treatment can help unhoused people, survivors of domestic violence.
Domestic Violence in Alaska: Advocates link Alaska’s high rate of traumatic brain injury with domestic violence
Alaska has the highest rate of deaths from traumatic brain injury in the nation and among the highest rates of domestic violence, but it is only recently that advocates and caregivers began to link the two.
Domestic Violence in Alaska: A crisis at home
Survivors and advocates shed light on how far the state has come and the work yet to be done.
Oct. 27, 2022: “Everyone knows someone” affected by domestic violence
Host Christina Michelle is joined by Dr. Debra Warner and Myrlande Johnson to discuss the definition of domestic violence, different types of abuse, and how to recognize abuse.
The Year in KTOO News: Justice in Juneau
KTOO’s intention is to cover criminal and social justice outside of the courtroom, focusing on the victims and other people impacted by crime and inequity.
Dunleavy announces wide-ranging ‘People First’ Initiative to address public safety in Alaska
Dunleavy plans to introduce a bill that would increase criminal penalties related to domestic violence and sexual assaults, and to expand the range of offenses defined as domestic violence.
State announces which services will cease in shutdown; industry leaders call for legislators to act to avert losses
Travel industry advocate says a shutdown would be “effectively cutting the cord of our microphone right now as we are saying to the world: ‘Go big, go Alaska.'”
Domestic violence shelters face ‘terrible choices’ from looming federal cuts
Domestic violence shelters around the country are preparing for a large decrease in federal funding that will take effect in a few months. Tundra Women’s Coalition in Bethel said that it will mean a 20% cut in its operating budget and could lead to a significant loss in services.